To introduce our MSHS staff to our Responsible Use Agreement, we used a "Circle of Viewpoints" activity from the Visible Thinking Routines. It generated a lot of great discussion!
5. Responsible Usage Agreement Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate. I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene. Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behaviour directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.
6. Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to flame, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites: I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas. While on campus I will use the school network and systems in a responsible and educationally appropriate manner. Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse; not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.
7. Respect Intellectual property. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. in an appropriate way. I will use and abide by the fair use rules. Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will act with integrity.
10. A legitimate search for images in class returns an inappropriate image. The student then shares that image with others.
11. After completing their work, a student starts playing a flash-based game unrelated to school.
12. While working independently, the student is constantly "multi-tasking.” As the teacher walks around, the student minimizes programs and hides the task bar.
13. At break time, a group of students is playing online games together.
This activity, or a variation of it, will be used with most if not all students in the MSHS in the first week or so of school.Asked to help facilitateEmpower all teachers to take action.
This activity, or a variation of it, will be used with most if not all students in the MSHS in the first week or so of school.Asked to help facilitate
Empower teachers: talk to students about these issuesFacilitate discussionsTake action
need for something that is positively phrasedEmpoweringScalableprepares students for "real world"
Groups of 4, Assume one of four roles: student, teacher, parent, administratorGiven a scenario, discuss that scenario from your role.Students: Use the RUA to help frame your decision.Others: How can the RUA help you discuss this from your perspective with others?
Are there any scenarios from before that this will empower you to deal with? Are there any scenarios that you think still are not covered?